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New conservation objectives and measures for Marine Protected Areas

Environment Minister and ERA CEO announce public consultation on conservation objecties and measures for Marine Protected Areas

Animal lovers, brave pups and feathered friends to get first ever national awards

Best vets, best farmers, best service dog, best farm animal... the nominations are open!

Points system loosens screws on law-breaking hunters

Hunters spared increased fines on second offences, will not be taken to court...

Hunters spared increased fines on second offences, will not...

Over 1.5 million Gozo bees burnt alive in arson of 28 hives

The aggressor placed tires under the hives and set them on fire

The aggressor placed tires under the hives and set them on...

Gzira duck village razed to the ground over unsanitary conditions

Animal Liberation Malta welcomes decision to close down the duck village,...

Animal Liberation Malta welcomes decision to close down the...

Total of 71 turtle hatchlings emerged from previously undiscovered nest

Documentation of a turtle nest at Ramla l-Ħamra by ERA officials reveals 71 turtle hatchlings emerged successfully

Documentation of a turtle nest at Ramla l-Ħamra by ERA...

[WATCH] 22 loggerhead turtles hatch overnight in Ramla l-Ħamra

22 loggerhead turtles hatch in a surprise discovery by the public • The...

22 loggerhead turtles hatch in a surprise discovery by the...

Scientists release first lab-grown Qabru freshwater crabs into the wild

Nature Trust Malta releases first crabs cultured inside lab: “Many species are already facing extinction as their habitats have come under...

Nature Trust Malta releases first crabs cultured inside...

Changes to Malta trapping season risks referral to EU court – BirdLife

This year’s changes to trapping season based on trappers’ demands, not facts, says BirdLife Malta

This year’s changes to trapping season based on...

Birdlife asks government not to open spring hunting season

Environmental NGO holds its 57th AGM, discussing projects BirdLife Malta...

Environmental NGO holds its 57th AGM,...

[WATCH] Egyptian vulture spends the night in Malta

Another Egyptian vulture spent the night in the outskirts of Rabat, before...

Another Egyptian vulture spent the night in the outskirts...

Shots fired at bird-watchers’ patrol car in Girgenti

CABS activists offer €2,500 reward for information leading to arrest of...

CABS activists offer €2,500 reward for information...

Two flamingos released back into the wild

Two Greater Flamingos were released earlier in the week, after a short stay at...

Two Greater Flamingos were released earlier in the week,...

Rare Egyptian Vulture guarded by police and BirdLife during Malta stop

Birders concerned about endangered bird's safety as it makes Malta stop on its way to Sahara from Italy

Birders concerned about endangered bird's safety...

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[WATCH] Largest ever flock of Night Herons rests at Simar Nature Reserve

BirdLife said the occurrence proved Malta’s geographical importance during migration and the need to have pockets of protected nature reserves

BirdLife said the occurrence proved Malta’s...

Large haul of juveniles sinks Lampuki price as late winter delays fish growth

Compared to previous years, the start of the season has seen a large catch of smaller sized Lampuki, which have dragged down prices

Compared to previous years, the start of the season has...

[WATCH] Juvenile flamingo shot in Marsascala, BirdLife CEO says

Mark Sultana said he witnessed an incident where one juvenile flamingo out of...

Mark Sultana said he witnessed an incident where one...

Malta’s only amphibian has its Rabat home, a one-kilometre water channel, restored

Government agency Ambjent Malta planning to restore Wied Liemu valley channel to its original state after Painted frog populations suggested decline due...

Government agency Ambjent Malta planning to restore...

[WATCH] MaltaToday Survey | Malta, a nation of pet lovers

The first-ever MaltaToday survey on pets reveals a nation in love with its...

The first-ever MaltaToday survey on pets reveals a nation...

Newly discovered butterflies and orchids added to protection list

Scientific studies have encountered new species that live and propagate on the...

Scientific studies have encountered new species that live...